Guided Tour: Let There Be Light: Light as an Artist’s Medium

Guided Tour: Let There Be Light: Light as an Artist’s Medium offers a close-looking exploration of selected works from the Hirshhorn’s collections and exhibitions. Led by a Gallery Guide, the experience connects art and artists of the 20th and 21st centuries through conversation, critical thinking, and shared ideas about artistic practice and light.

The tour begins in the museum lobby and does not require advance registration. It is designed to help visitors make connections across the Hirshhorn’s exhibitions and discover new ways of thinking about and creating art.

When: November 10, 2026

Showtimes: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Run time: 30–60 minutes

Tickets: Free

Registration: Not required

Meeting point: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden lobby

Venue: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue SW and 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20560

Accessibility: The museum campus, exhibitions, and public programs are accessible. Visitors may contact the museum to discuss ways to make the experience more inclusive. An ASL interpreter can be requested with approximately two weeks’ advance notice.

Group visits: Groups of 10 or more can request a guided experience through the museum’s group-request process.

Contact: HirshhornExperience@si.edu or 202-633-1000